Average Monthly Sunshine in Mandalay

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Mandalay receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Mandalay. Expect long, bright days with 307 hours in January and darker periods with just 171 hours in August. The total annual amount of sun is 3002 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite obvious in Mandalay. While January receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 10.2 hours, August marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 5.7 hours of sunlight per day.

Mandalay’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Mandalay enjoys an average of 3002 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

September, Mandalay’s wettest month, receives 29 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 33°C. During the driest month February you can expect a temperature of 33°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Mandalay Precipitation page.